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SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totemo as he avoids it easily.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Totemo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laulhere fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Totemo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laulhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Totemo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Totemo
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture.
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totemo is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold.
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totemo trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it.
Totemo tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
Totemo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laulhere's legs.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
Laulhere postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laulhere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere happy to just control the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Totemo is working away.
Laulhere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Totemo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here.
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laulhere has passed into half guard!
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo gets full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Totemo trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Laulhere passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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